About the job

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At DSLV Primary School we are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people to be part of our friendly and supportive team. We take pride in our pupils' achievements and strive to provide our pupils with the opportunities to explore, solve, create, and achieve. We are a school that values the whole child and the whole curriculum.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join our growing school and become part of our fabulous team, starting on 27/11/2023. This post is suitable for someone looking for a full-time position 8.30-3.30 5 days a week, 39 weeks per year (including 5 training days).

Our teams work closely and support each other with all aspects of teaching and learning. Less-experienced staff work alongside those more experienced, as we all learn from each other. We value our staff and are committed to developing our teaching assistants through coaching and training.

DSLV is a large, all through school in the historical town of Daventry. Our values of Be Proud, Be confident, Be successful is at the centre of what we aim to achieve for all our children. We are a well-resourced school with that enables us to provide a broad range of opportunities. Our children are amazing; their behaviour is outstanding and they love learning. Our parents are highly supportive and work with us in partnership to provide the very best for the children.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the continued growth of DSLV Primary School and its pupils.

 Please get in touch if you would like to find out more!

Visit’s to the school are always welcome, please contact the school on 01327 313400.

Safeguarding Information

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent

Essential

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students

Essential

Relevant Experience

Experience of working in a team

Essential

Experience of supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students

Relevant Skills

Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Essential

Ability to assess and record the progress of students’ learning

Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of the issues related to working with children who reside in areas of high socio-economic deprivation

Essential

Knowledge of strategies to develop learning